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Nest x Yale Lock and Nest Detect Can No Longer Connect to Nest Hub Max

Tim September 20, 2022

Google announced this week that the update it said would kill connectivity between Nest Hub Max units, Nest x Yale locks and Nest Detect devices has been rolled out and taken affect. Hopefully this news doesn't surprise anyone, given it was first detailed to...

Pixel Watch Pricing Could Start at $349 and That’s Not Bad

Kellen September 20, 2022 31

The price of Google's upcoming Pixel Watch is all tech fans can focus on at the moment, mostly because we're only weeks away from the device's full reveal and we know so little. After learning that the LTE or cellular models of Google's first watch might be...

Nest WiFi Pro Spotted at Retailer Starting at $199

Tim September 19, 2022 22

Last month, an unreleased Nest WiFi variant sporting WiFi 6E was spotted going through the FCC. That same device has now popped up on a retailer's website, along with a starting price of $199. Things are happenings now. Seen on B&H Photo, the price for a...

Telegram Gets Themed Icon, Smooth Animations, and Download Prioritization on Android

Tim September 19, 2022 5

Late last week, Telegram introduced an update that brings new features for all of its platforms, but also includes a few exclusive goodies just for Android users. That update is now headed out to all users. Inside, Telegram highlights a themed icon for Android...

Noticing More Ads on YouTube Lately?

Tim September 16, 2022 83

Making the rounds on social media and reddit this month are users who are complaining about the number of ads on YouTube's ad-supported tier (aka free YouTube). Sadly, we're not talking about a single ad before a video plays or the occasional ad during a video...

OnePlus 10 Pro Finally Gets Authorized for AT&T’s 5G Network

Tim September 16, 2022 9

This news is past any point of real relevancy, but just in case anyone needed to know, the OnePlus 10 Pro officially received its authorization to work on AT&T's 5G network this week. To put this timing into perspective, this device received Verizon...

Nothing is Teasing Something ‘Sublime’

Tim September 16, 2022 11

Nothing, the company that broke our hearts when it made its Nothing Phone (1) unavailable to US buyers, is teasing something new. Related: Nothing Phone (1) Unboxing! In a tweet sent out this week, the company simply says, "Sublime. Coming soon." Along with...

Don’t Expect Much Size Difference Between Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S23

Tim September 15, 2022 36

For those looking ahead, we're already beginning to learn about the upcoming Galaxy S23 from Samsung, thanks to people like @UniverseIce who are dedicated to spilling the beans on everything Samsung. While it may only be September for us, Samsung is likely...

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 36

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 36

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 36

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 36

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 36

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 36

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 36

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 36

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023

Some of you have been lucky enough to receive your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders a day early, thanks to Google's wildly...

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Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023

The Pixel Watch 2 has been on my wrist for a full week and my list of notes has only grown. I've tested sleep tracking, put...

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Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Tim July 27, 2023

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

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Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023

Because the Google Pixel 7a is available today for you to run out and buy at $499, you may not want to wait around for our...

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VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023

Unboxing time, baby! We have the Galaxy S23 Ultra in-house, a bit before they're set to make their way to buyers later this...

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Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022

Fancy new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro just show up at your doorstep? Perfect, then this video is for you. As is tradition, we've...

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Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022

The day that most of you will receive your Google Pixel Watch from pre-orders is here. It's time for you to slap Google's...

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